Edakkal Hermitage Resorts

Effortlessly binding history and traditional values, Edakkal Hermitage combines spectacular vistas of nature and the timeless appeal of heritage of the nearby pre-historic Edakkal caves, with its warm ambience and vernacular architecture. It is in this amazing environ that one can be as captivated by the past as with the present. It is undoubtedly here that one can explore the essence of Edakkal to experience its magic. It is irrepressibly here that one can succumb to the lure of cave art and the art of caving in.

One of the principal motives behind the conception of the Edakkal Hermitage was to call upon world wide attention to the significance and the value of the heritage that we as a nation have inherited in the form of pre historic etchings at the Edakkal Rock Shelters. Although certified by many a prominent historian as being unique world wide to these terrains and as the 'richest pictographic gallery of its kind', the academic interest that was generated was relatively mute and limited.

Ever since the Edakkal Hermitage was established as a base camp, the interest in these rock shelters has risen to a great extent with an exponential increase in the visitor numbers. This also rejuvenated an interest amongst even the locals on the shelters, many of whom have found alternative employment catering to the needs of the increased number of visitors. However the quest towards attaining an ultimate world heritage status and an enhancement in terms of the quality of the visit for the traveler still continues.

The cottages are named after various Paleolithic caves sites of repute from around the world.

Edakkal
This cottage has been named after the Edakkal caves, Wayanad, that comprise of a unique form of pre - historic pictographic etchings. These arguably date back to 5000BC.

Altamira
Cottage Altamira has been named after the famous cave site in Spain that boasts of Paleolithic cave paintings, which date back to 30,000BC.

Lascaux
This cottage that commands an uninterrupted and majestic view of the valley, derives its name from the most famous pre- historic cave site in the world that houses paintings dating back to 15000BC.

Chauvet
Located right next to cottage Lascaux, sitting comfortably over a large rock is the cottage called Chauvet, which is another cave site of pre - historic repute in the south of France

Kapova
Kapova is a two bed-roomed cottage separated from the rest of the resort and perched on the edge of a cliff. It is named after a pre- historic cave site of repute in Russia.

They offer a host of visitor services an information centre, camping facilities and cottage accommodation. Other facilities include a little restaurant that serves traditional Malayali cuisine, a shop of souvenirs and books, and an open-air theatre for cultural and heritage events.

The Edakkal caves are situated on the western side of Ambukuthimala hill, 12 km south-west of the town of Sultan's Battery, and about 6 km east of Ambalawayal in the Wayanad District of Kerala. General elevation of the ground is some 1200 metres above the mean sea level, and the peak of Ambukuthimala at over 500 metres above the surrounding area is easily identifiable from a considerable distance. It is known to lie on an ancient route connecting the high ranges of Mysore to the ports of Malabar.